BATH coach Steve Meehan can start to think about crowning his first season in charge with a trophy following a crushing victory over Bristol in the European Challenge Cup quarter-finals.

"Heineken Cup entry through this competition would be fantastic, but lifting a trophy would be a great reward for the players," said Meehan.

The coach singled out full-back Nick Abendanon (right), who scored three of Bath's eight tries, seven of which came after half-time. "If he continues in this form we might not have him at the start of next season when the World Cup is on," added Meehan.